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Mountain Biking Race Package:4 StagesEvent T- ShirtGoodie BagFinishers medalBike wash & Lube after each stageWell serviced Refueling stations“Long sleeve event shirt (only for long distance & team riders)”Mountain Biking Race Cost:TEAMS OF TWO: R3400LONG DISTANCE: R1700SHORT DISTANCE: R1200 The MTB Long distance race… In this race we cater for loads of different groups. Open Team, Mixed Team, 40+ Team, Solo Male & Solo Female. • Night Stage: Saturday the 18th. 17KM • Stage 1: Sunday 19th route. 80-85KM • Stage 2: Monday the 20th route. (School Holiday) 75-80KM • Stage 3: Tuesday the 21st (PUBLIC HOLIDAY) 55-60KMThe MTB Short distance race…In this race we cater for loads of different groups. Open Male u/18 u/16 & 50+ , Open Ladies u/18 u/16 & 40+. Please note: 5 riders in each age group needs to be entered for the category to be recognized • Night Stage: Saturday the 18th. 17KM • Stage 1: Sunday 19th route. 47KM • Stage 2: Monday the 20th route. ( School Holiday) 45KM • Stage 3: Tuesday the 21st (PUBLIC HOLIDAY) 40KM Entries Open 1 October... www.3mountains.co.za

Hi Dusty Monkey We have already booked accommodation. Looking for an entry only please. Is it a 4,3 or two man entry?

Event Name: 3Mountains Challenge When: 18 March 2017 - 21 April 2017 Where: Clocolan Show grounds, Freestate Category: MTB The 3 Mountains Challenge is a multi-stage MTB Cycling & Trail Running event, that will be presented to the cycling & running community by Afri-Cycle Tours in conjunction with the Clocolan cycling community. This exciting event will take place from 18 to 21 March 2017 in and around the beautiful town of Clocolan in the Free State. The event will cater for all levels of expertise by providing different routes and distances to select from. The organizers will also provide a category for U/16 and U/18 to compete in their respective age groups over 4 stages. Go to Event Page

Hi guys. Go check out the 3Mountains. Www.3mountains.co.za One of the most affordable races in SA. 2017- R1700 for a 4 day stage race if your doing the long distance Short distance = R1200 for the same 4 days.

Any entries available? 3 man Team? First weekend

Any entries up for grabs yet? 13 Aug?

Still looking for an entry for 13 Aug please

Hi There guys & Girls. Im looking for a entry to the Baviaans on the 13th. If anyone has one for sale please let me know. Regards 0824424988

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Event Name: 3Mountains Challenge 2016 18-21March When: 18 March 2016 - 21 March 2016 Where: Clocolan Primary School, Clocolan, Free State, Freestate Category: MTB The 3 Mountains Challenge is a multi-stage MTB Cycling & Trail Running event, that will be presented to the cycling & running community by Afri-Cycle Tours in conjunction with the Clocolan cycling community. This exciting event will take place from 18 to 21 March 2016 in and around the beautiful town of Clocolan in the Free State. The event will cater for all levels of expertise by providing different routes and distances to select from. The organizers will also provide a category for U/16 and U/18 to compete in their respective age groups over 4 stages. Who,When,Where? Who: The race is for the entire family. It caters for a kiddies race, short distance for youth and fun riders, the long distance for the more experienced rider & runners. When: 18-21 March 2016 Where: Clocolan in the Eastern Free State. What, Water What: The 3Mountains is a race over 4 days with 4 stages. It includes a Night race/ prologue and 3 day stages. We also added an Open day on the Saturday. Water: Voted as some of the best Water points ever at the 2014 + 2015 race. 2016 promises to be even better.With 3 water points on each stage. Mountain Biking Race Package: 4 Stages Race T- Shirt Goodie Bag Finishers medal Bike wash & Lube after each stage Well serviced Refueling stations Mountain Biking Race Cost: TEAMS OF TWO: R3000 LONG DISTANCE: R1500 SHORT DISTANCE: R1000 The MTB Long distance race… In this race we cater for loads of different groups. Open Team, Mixed Team, VETS Team(40+), Solo Male & Solo Female. • Night Stage: Friday the 18th. (SCHOOL HOLIDAY STARTS) 25-30KM • Stage 1: Saturday 19th route. 75-80KM • Stage 2: Sunday the 20th route. 75-80KM • Stage 3: Monday the 21st (PUBLIC HOLIDAY) 55-60KM The MTB Short distance race… In this race we cater for loads of different groups. u/16 Male, u/18 Male, Masters male 50+, Open Ladies u18/40+. • Night Stage: Friday the 18th. (SCHOOL HOLIDAY STARTS) 25-30KM • Stage 1: Saturday 19th route. 40-45KM • Stage 2: Sunday the 20th route. 40-45KM • Stage 3: Monday the 21st (PUBLIC HOLIDAY) 35-40KM Trail Run Race Package: 4 Stages Race T- Shirt Goodie Bag Finishers medal Long sleeve shirt & socks Well serviced Refueling stations Trail Run Race Cost: LONG DISTANCE: R1500 SHORT DISTANCE: R1000 Trail Run Long distance race… In this race we cater for loads of different groups. Solo Male & Solo Female. • Night Stage: Friday the 18th. (SCHOOL HOLIDAY STARTS) 5-6KM • Stage 1: Saturday 19th route. 21-25KM • Stage 2: Sunday the 20th route. 21-25KM • Stage 3: Monday the 21st (PUBLIC HOLIDAY) 10-12KM Trail Run Short distance race… In this race we cater for loads of different groups. u/18/ 40+ Male, u/18/ 40+ Female • Night Stage: Friday the 18th. (SCHOOL HOLIDAY STARTS) 5-6KM • Stage 1: Saturday 19th route. 10-12KM • Stage 2: Sunday the 20th route. 10-12KM • Stage 3: Monday the 21st (PUBLIC HOLIDAY) 10-12KM Combo Race Package: 4 Stages Race T- Shirt Goodie Bag Finishers medal Bike wash & Lube after cycle stages Long sleeve shirt & socks Well serviced Refueling stations Combo Race Cost: COMBO RACE: R1500 The Combined race… In this race we cater for an open groups. Open Male & Open Female • Night Stage: Friday the 18th. (SCHOOL HOLIDAY STARTS) 5-6KM Run • Stage 1: Saturday 19th route. 40-45KM Cycle • Stage 2: Sunday the 20th route. 10-12KM Run • Stage 3: Monday the 21st (PUBLIC HOLIDAY) 35-40KM Cycle The real deal… In 2016 riders will be treated to a great time at the race village in Clocolan. The annual fair falls on the same date as the race. This promises to provide loads of things to do for spectators and families during and after the the race. During the race we will have a tour guide and maps to the water points, so that parents, spectators and families can visit the designated points and enjoy parts of the race. Race registration will be on the 18th of March from 13:00 at the Clocolan Show grounds (Race village). Racing starts at 18:00 on the 18th. Make sure to bring your lights. Stage’s 1-3 will all start at 08:00 from the Race village. Riders will have a route briefing 10 minutes before each stage. For the kids… On Saturday we will have a kids race around the race village. All Riders welcome. A route of 800m – 1,2km will be be used Competition Cyclists: Category A: for those competing in the long distance 70-80 km per day (Expert) Category B: for age group cyclists, U/16 and Juniors 40-50 km per day (Expert) Category C: for all fun riders 40-50 km per day (Novice) In the Main race (Category A) there will be three different competitions: Best Open Team Best Mixed Team Best Masters Team Best Solo Male Best Solo Female In the shorter race (Category B and C) there will be four different competitions: • Best Junior(u/18) Male • Best (u/18)/ +40 Female • Best u/16 Male • Best +50 Male Runners: Category A: for those competing in the long distance 21 km per day (Expert) Category B: for age group Runners, U/18, 10 km per day (Expert) Category C: for all fun runners 10 km per day (Novice) In the Main race (Category A) there will be different competitions: Best Solo Male Best Solo Female In the shorter race (Category B and C) there will be four different competitions: • Best Junior(u/18) Male • Best Junior(u/18) Female Go to Event Page

Hi there. Just wanted to thank you for including our 3Mountains event into your list. This is a great achievement for our race. #gettingnoticed Thanks

3days to go till entries close

3days to go before entries close

Unfortunately not. Has been postponed till October. See you there

Hi. Are you sorted or would you like thecontact details for the people at camp site

3Mountains MTB Challenge an epic alternative Are you a mountain biker but not up to the challenge or the cost of that big race in the Western Cape, or just do not have the time? Well, there is a great alternative that takes place in the Free State over the same period when mountain biking comes to a standstill for the other thousands of riders in South Africa. It is a race called the 3Mountains MTB Challenge and is the only mountain bike stage race to take place in the Free State. This exciting event will take place from 19 to 22 March 2015 in and around the beautiful town of Clocolan. The race caters for those who would never want to attempt such a hardcore event such as the Cape Epic and the organisers have added shorter routes for those starting out in stage racing or the longer route for the more advanced riders or those looking for a proper challenge which means all fitness and skill levels are accommodated. The race will show case the beauty of the province. With a friendly community and great land owners, riders of the 3Mountains MTB Challenge will pass over virgin land that will only be available to ride during the race. Riders can look forward to riding over undulating jeep tracks, 4x4 trails, sections of single track and gravel roads Riders will be excited to know that none of the routes are the same as in 2014. A whole new exciting experience is to be expected. A prize fund of R64 000 will be divided up between the nine different racing categories ! The race is run over four stages. Starting with a night stage on Thursday the 19th of March, followed by three morning stages on the next days. The cost for the race is also very good in terms of stage racing being only R2800 for a team of two riders. Solo riders can also compete over the long distance with an entry fee of R1400 or R900 for the shorted easier route. In the main race the organisers cater for loads of different groups, Open Team, Mixed Team, Masters Team, Solo Male & Solo Female. Riders will also get a T shirt, goodie bag, finisher’s medals and bike wash and lube after each stage. The Chain wizard will be at the rider’s service for any bike maintenance needs. He is the best in the business and can sort any problems. Massage in Motion will be ready to take care of any aches and pains in the form of sports massaging after and before every stage. Powasol will be in charge of leaving your bike spotless after every stage and ready for pick up at the bike wash. Accommodation and food is not provided as the organization of the race have decided to rather focus on giving the rider a great race and route experience, this leaves riders free to decide where they would like to stay. And what they would like to eat. With the Clocolan Annual Fair over the same weekend, riders will have loads of options. Accommodation can be found of the race webpage. Main Race stages: Night race – 25 kilometers Stage 1 - 71.7 kilometers on the new Sparta route Stage 2 – 79.8 kilometers on the all new Prinsberg route. Stage 3 – 74.5 kilometers on the famous Groenkloof 4×4 trail. The short race will be run on the same course as the main race, only over a shorter distance. Night race – 25 kilometers Stage 1 – 43.7 kilometers Sparta Stage 2 – 42.5 kilometers Prynsberg Stage 3 – 46.3 kilometers Groenkloof On Saturday there will have a kids race around the race village. All bikes welcome. A route of 800m – 1,2km will be used There will be plenty for non-riders to do with the fair and the beautiful local area. For full information and entries go to race website: http://www.3mountains.co.za/ You can also follow the race on Twitter: @3Mountains_ And on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3mountains Hurry because entries close End of February!

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Great. See you there.

Pretty sure who ever is in charge of the Camping will be back from holiday on the 5th.

All route reviews are now available